LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council on May 20 approved the donation of surplus police department ballistic helmets and vests to a foundation that will deliver the equipment to Ukraine for its army to use in defense against Russia.
The 526 helmets and 378 vests will be donated to the First-In Fire Foundation, which will be responsible for the shipment and delivery to Ukraine. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said the items are prepared in pallets and ready for immediate shipping.
